About Us

The Program is based on a Student-Centered-Planning model that includes:

• Tutoring
• Financial Workshops and FAFSA Assistance
• Computer Labs with Free Printing
• Professional Coaching/Mentoring
• Career Guidance
• Transfer Assistance to Four-Year Universities
• Quiet Study Area and Welcoming Environment
• Cultural Activities
• Gaming & Social Activities

Blazers Achieve SSS Professional Advisory Board

• Candace Joles – Director Blazer's Achieve Student Support Services 
  cjoles@vinu.edu
• Karen Braselton – Professor Communication 
  kbraselton@vinu.edu
• Lou Caprino – Associate Professor Homeland Security & Public Safety 
  lcaprino@vinu.edu
• Kendra Clauser – Assistant Professor Performing Arts Center 
  kclauser@vinu.edu
• Ed King – Instructor Fire Science 
  eking@vtfire.org
• Penny Padgett – Assistant Professor Geoscience, Agriculture, & Horticulture 
  ppadgett@vinu.edu
• Danny Ralston – Director Learning Support Services 
  dralston@vinu.edu
• Jana Vieck – Dean College of Health Science and Human Performance 
  jvieck@vinu.edu
• Nan Wagner – Coach Mentor Blazer's Achieve SSS 
  nwagner@vinu.edu
• Gaye Walthall – Director Student Success Center 
  gwalthall@vinu.edu
• Stan Werne – Director Financial Aid 
  swerne@vinu.edu
• Bradley Wolfe – Director Housing 
  Bradley.wolfe@vinu.edu